A heartfelt note on the next chapter of Vivid Expressions for 2026.

I know how busy this time of year must be for you, but I wanted to share this before we all dive into the holidays. After more than two decades of bringing beauty to life through weddings, events, and floral artistry, I find myself at a deeply inspiring crossroads, one that feels like the natural next chapter in the story of Vivid Expressions.

From the very beginning, my greatest joy has been helping others see and express their own vision more clearly. Whether through a breathtaking ceremony design, a thoughtfully curated atmosphere, or a single stem placed with intention, the heart of this work has always been empowerment: guiding creatives to refine their gifts and step confidently into their potential.

Beginning in 2026, Vivid Expressions will focus more intentionally on that essence. While I will continue to offer a limited collection of signature themed event & floral installations and select floral-forward workshops, honoring the artistry that has defined us, I am shifting the heart of the business toward mentoring, coaching, and curated experiences that help creative entrepreneurs, artists, and designers build soul-aligned, sustainable paths.

This means:

• Grow - On‑Demand Creative Courses:

  Intimate coaching programs infused with therapeutic art practices for clarity, wellness, and strategic growth

  
  

• Learn - Creative Empowerment Coaching:

  On-demand courses, self-paced learning designed to bridge inspiration and execution without burning out.

  
  

• Experience - Live Art, Workshops & Mini‑Retreats:

  Live watercolor guest illustrations, event & wedding painting, and rare immersive floral and creative workshops that blend practical wisdom with hands-on creative renewal

  
  

• Create - Art Direction & Experiential Consulting:

  Art direction and experiential consulting for brands and spaces seeking artistic, authentic, themed, and floral-rich guidance in their storytelling

  
  

• Signature Work - Limited Event Design & Biophilic Floral Art:

  Limited offerings of signature theme event design atmospheres, and living, floral-inspired installations

This evolution isn't a departure, it's a deepening!

The same thoughtful eye, decades of experience, and commitment to beauty that clients and colleagues have trusted for years will now guide creatives not only in designing unforgettable moments but in designing lives and businesses they truly love.

I'm excited to walk this path with you, whether as a past client celebrating this new season, a colleague collaborating on shared projects, or a fellow creative ready to refine your own vision. There is still so much beauty ahead, and I can't wait to help bring it vividly to life.

With warmth and gratitude,

Janel Bailey Keen

Creative Director & Mentor

Vivid Expressions LLC